Food Distribution Event in Harrison Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Hudson County residents in need of food support are invited to attend a free Food Distribution Event on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., hosted at the Harrison‑East Newark Elks Lodge #2336, located at 406 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ. This distribution is sponsored by the Hudson County Office of Social Services, in coordination with Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, and supported locally by Holy Cross Church and the Mayor & Council of Harrison. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own bags or small food carts..

About the Hudson County Office of Social Services

The Office of Social Services, part of Hudson County’s governmental structure, is tasked with administering vital assistance programs to support county residents in need. It manages food assistance, emergency relief, childcare subsidies, health and nutritional services, and public benefits such as SNAP and Medicaid. The department collaborates with local nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and municipal governments to distribute food, offer economic aid, and address homelessness and food insecurity. Its mission is to promote self-sufficiency and basic stability for vulnerable individuals and families in Hudson County.

About Hudson County Executive Craig Guy

Craig Guy assumed office as Hudson County Executive on January 1, 2024, following a long career of public service in Hudson County, including over 25 years with the Jersey City Police Department, rising to lieutenant, and two decades as chief of staff to his predecessor. In his State of the County address in February 2025, he emphasized a focus on service, opportunity, affordability, and food insecurity among his administration’s priorities Under his leadership, the county has expanded resources to its communities through resource fairs, social services, and workforce development initiatives

About the Harrison-East Newark Elks Lodge #2336

The Harrison‑East Newark Elks Lodge, meeting at 406–408 Harrison Avenue in Harrison, serves as a longstanding civic hub for the community. The lodge hosts regular events and civic gatherings, including bi‑monthly food distributions in partnership with local government and nonprofits The lodge’s facilities have become a trusted site for community support and outreach

Event Details

• What: Free food distribution to those in need
• When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Where: Harrison‑East Newark Elks Lodge #2336, 406 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, NJ
• Sponsors: Hudson County Office of Social Services & County Executive Craig Guy
• Local partners: Holy Cross Church and the Mayor & Council of Harrison
• Attendees: Those in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend; please bring your own bag

This initiative reflects ongoing collaboration among county agencies, faith-based organizations, and local leadership to ensure food access and support are available to residents. The Hudson County Office of Social Services continues to play a critical role in coordinating such events, providing outreach, and connecting individuals with benefits and services aimed at reducing food insecurity across the county.

About Holy Cross Church: Located at 16 Church Square in Harrison, Holy Cross Church has been a local partner in food pantry distributions and social support services, linking residents with essential resources in collaboration with the Town of Harrison and Hudson County

This upcoming event represents another chapter in the county's commitment to community welfare—ensuring that help reaches those who need it most in a welcoming and accessible setting.

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